Perfect pulled pork — one that yields to the gentlest pressure of a fork — is no longer a mystery to obtain. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) For weeks, I had hyped a North Carolina-style ...

It’s a butcher’s or cook’s axiom that more flavorful meat comes from the animal’s tougher, more muscle-bound and sinew-riven cuts. Such is the case with pork shoulder, an inexpensive part of the pig ...

Pork shoulder is a popular cut for good reason. It’s relatively inexpensive, widely available, and offers plenty of payoff for a modest investment. This cut is packed with connective tissue that, when ...

Pork is almost always tasty, but some cuts have more flavor than others. If you're looking for that wow factor, these are the ...

For weeks, I had hyped a North Carolina-style barbecue dinner I planned to cook for friends. In the Tar Heel State, pigs are traditionally cooked whole, but I chose a bone-in pork shoulder because ...